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11/09/1999 Regular ,-- 99/416 MINUTES OP THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, November 9, 1999 Key Largo, Florida A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of county Commissioners convened at 10:00 A.M., on the above date, at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were Commissioner Shirley Freeman, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay Reich, Commissioner Nora williams, and Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey. Also present were Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James T. Hendrick, County Attorney; James Roberts, County Administrator; County Staff, members of the press and radio; and the general public. ,-- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Board discussed selection of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. Commissioner Neugent nominated Commissioner Freeman as Chairperson. There being no other nominations, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner williams to close nominations. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Shirley Freeman was elected as Mayor for 1999-2000. Commissioner Williams nominated Commissioner Neugent as Vice-Chairman. There being no other nominations, motion was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Mayor Emeritus Harvey to close nominations. Motion carried unanimously. commissioner George Neugent was elected as Vice- Chairman for 1999-2000. Motion was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution designating Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 1999-2000. RESOLUTION NO. 533-1999 See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference. ~ Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded ~ 99/417 by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Resolution, as amended, concerning signature on warrants, legal documents and other necessary documents, etc. Said amendment as follows: section 2. in the section. Change thirty (30) days to sixty (60) days RESOLUTION NO. 534-1999 See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, DELETIONS Motion was made by Mayor Emeritus Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS ~ Presentation of Employee of the Month Award to Leila Goetz, Administrative Assistant, Social Services Welfare Department in Plantation Key, Community Services Division. Presentation of an award to Weston Beach Resort of Key Largo by the Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities (FKCFPWD). Presentation of plaque to Dagny Johnson acknowledging her many years of service to her beloved Florida Keys. Presentation of plaque to R. Duncan Mathewson, III, acknowledging his many years of service to Monroe County. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming the 1st Day of December, 1999 as World Aids Day. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval for the Marathon Runners Club to close the 7 Mile Bridge for their 19th Annual Bridge Run on Saturday, April 29, 2000 from 7 AM to 9 AM contingent upon granting of all required state and local permits. Motion carried unanimously. ~ BULK APPROVALS ,-- 99/418 Motion was made by Mayor Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of the following items by unanimous consent: Board granted approval and authorized execution of URS Greiner Purchase/Service Order No. 99/00-01 for General Consulting Services, for the Key West and Marathon Airports. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for a Drivers License Facility at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Public Transportation Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement No. 1 between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Transportation for an additional $250,000.00 for the Key West International Airport East Martello Environmental Enhancement Project. Board granted approval of Republic Parking System budget for the period November 1, 1999, through October 31, 2000, ,,-- for operation of the Parking Lot at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval to extend the Agreement between Monroe County and the District Board of Trustees of Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) and authorized execution of Renewal Agreement concerning EMS training. Board granted approval to extend the Medical Director Contract, which expires on November 30, 1999, on a month-to-month basis pending execution of a new contract. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and Islamorada, Village of Islands for the transfer of Emergency Medical Vehicle and associated equipment. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Grant Agreement between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Contract No. 00CP-05-11-54-01-044 awarding Monroe County a Base Grant (9-G Rule) in the amount of $105,806.00 for Fiscal year 1999-2000. ~ Board granted approval to submit a grant application to the Department of Community Affairs for a Coastal Community Enviro-scaping Demo Project to be planned for Pigeon Key. Board adopted the following Resolutions for the ,-- 99/419 Transfer of Funds and Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.1) RESOLUTION NO. 535-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item NO.2) RESOLUTION NO. 536-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.3) RESOLUTION NO. 537-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.4) ~ RESOLUTION NO. 538-1999 $ee Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.5) RESOLUTION NO. 539-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.6) RESOLUTION NO. 540-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.7) RESOLUTION NO. 541-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.8) ~ RESOLUTION NO. 542-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. --- 99/420 Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No.9) RESOLUTION NO. 543-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 10) RESOLUTION NO. 544-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 11) RESOLUTION NO. 545-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 12) RESOLUTION NO. 546-1999 - See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 13) RESOLUTION NO. 547-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 14) RESOLUTION NO. 548-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 15) RESOLUTION NO. 549-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 16) RESOLUTION NO. 550-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. - Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 17) 1<e. \J is, o""l'\, 99/421 - RESOLUTION NO. 551-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 18) RESOLUTION NO. 552-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 19) RESOLUTION NO. 553-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 20) RESOLUTION NO. 554-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 21) RESOLUTION NO. 555-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 22) RESOLUTION NO. 556-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule item 23) RESOLUTION NO. 556A-1999 ~ See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 24) RESOLUTION NO. 557-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 25) RESOLUTION NO. 558-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. - Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated Funds. (OMB Schedule Item No. 26) RESOLUTION NO. 559-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. - 99/422 Funds. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 27) RESOLUTION NO. 560-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Funds. Resolution concerning the Receipt of Unanticipated (OMB Schedule Item No. 28) RESOLUTION NO. 561-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Transportation Disadvantaged Agreement between Monroe County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys for the implementation of the transportation for the Disadvantaged Program in Monroe County. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County and the Monroe County School Board for the Monroe County School Board Shared Services Network. -- Board granted approval and authorized execution of the following Certificates of Agreements for the FY 99/00 Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Award and Sub-Contracts with the implementing agencies in the total amount of $306,704: Inmate Intervention Program III $97,194 $51,445 Juvenile Community Intervention Program III Heron Residential Program for Dual-Diagnosed Adults III $44,128 Residential Detoxification Services for Monroe County Homeless Men and Women I $30,606 Sunshine House, Transitional Housing for Recovering Work-Ready Homeless Men IV $23,483 Teenline Crisis Intervention and Referral Hotline III $13,334 Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via disposal/destruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids. Said list is incorporated herein by reference. - Board granted approval for the purchase of one (1) new 99/423 ~ truck mounted air sweeper with hopper and optional 115 hp engine from Southern Sewer Equipment Sales, in an amount not to exceed $107,599.00. Board granted approval to reject all bids for the Courthouse Annex Chilled Water system and re-roofing, and authorized to re-bid. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Contract between Monroe County and Mike O'Dell Construction for interior repairs at the Key West International Airport. Board granted approval and authorized execution of Extension of Insurance consulting Agreement between Monroe County and Interisk Corporation to provide Risk Management and Employee Benefits & Workers Compensation consulting services. Board granted approval to rescind the Lease Agreement between Monroe County and the Department of Environmental Protection for office space in the Public Service Building. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ~ Board adopted the following resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 562-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board adopted the following Resolution concerning the Transfer of Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 563-1999 See Res. Book No. 144, which is incorporated herein by reference. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe county and Universal Beach Service corporation, for an addition to scope of services in an amount not to exceed $17,499.00, Third Penny. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Funding Agreement between Monroe County and Coconut Cove Resort & Marina covering the Coconut Cove Dolphin Tournament Benefiting American Cancer Society in memory of Joy Bates on June 23-25, 2000 in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, FY 2000, Two Penny allocation under the Fishing Umbrella. ~ Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and FloridaKeys.com, 99/424 -- a Thomson Company to allow for an addition to the Scope of Services. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc. to revise dates of event to April 15, 2000 through November 30, 2000. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County and Ameurop Travel Service to provide a multilingual tourist assistance service for the Florida Keys. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Turnkey Events Agreement between Monroe County and Premiere Racing, Inc. to cover Yachting Key West Race Week 2000 on January 16-21, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, FY 2000, third penny, DAC 1 allocation. Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Agreement between Monroe County and Cellet Travel Services, Ltd. as requested by County Risk Management. .- Board granted approval to advertise a Request for Bids (RFB) for a Visitor Profile Study. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Board granted approval of the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund: Fund one season's use of a pool for the Marathon High School Swim Team, $1,200.00. The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., offers after school and weekend science classes, $5,000.00. This sum would provide approximately 27 scholarships to needy children. Fund the third phase of the Law Enforcement Memorial, $15,000.00. Assist in purchasing equipment and pay for travel expenses for the Marathon High School Football Program, $11,000.00. The monies budgeted for the football program by the Monroe County School Board will not cover the expenses to purchase equipment that needs to be replaced. ~ Money will be given to the Florida Keys Educational Foundation for the Russell Sullivan Scholarship, $5,000.00. -- 99/425 UPPER KEYS HEALTH CARE TAXING DISTRICT Board granted approval of recommendation to appoint sylvia Murphy to the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board. COUNTY CLERK WARRANTS Board granted approval of the following warrants: General Revenue Fund (001), #191l3-20634 in the amount of $10,270,094.52. FINES AND FORFEITURES Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures: - COURT REPORTER SERVICES, Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of $985.75; Sharon Arnoult, in the amount of $236.00; Suzanne Ex, in the amount of $502.50; Esquire Deposition Service, in the amount of $380.05; Tower Court Reporting, in the amount of $36.95; Vicki Lynn Doty, in the amount of $185.25. COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS, Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of $350.00; Guillermo Marcovici MD, in the amount of $900.00; Ivan F. Danger, in the amount of $150.00; James W. Holbrook ED D, in the amount of $350.00; Thomas Hibberd PH D, in the amount of $350.00. COURT INTERPRETERS, Alex Diaz, in the amount of $180.00; Claudia M. Hancock, in the amount of $89.00; Estrella Garcia, in the amount of $610.00; Gilbert D. Mora, in the amount of $85.00; Heide D'Alquen, in the amount of $50.00; J R Alayon Forti, in the amount of $70.00; Jiri Dolezal, in the amount of $30.00; Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of $180.00; Mayda Maloney, in the amount of $465.00; Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of $30.00; Thomas Lindsay, in the amount of $75.00; Ute Rohe, in the amount of $25.00; William G. Waddell, in the amount of $85.00. WITNESS COORDINATION, witness Payroll, in the amount of $335.00; witness Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of $7,342.36. - EXPERT WITNESS FEES, Gary W. Litman, in the amount of $5,000.00; Harry B. Peterson, in the amount of $500.00. COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS FEES, Christopher Meyer, in the * Revision 99/426 - amount of$350.00; David G. Hutchinson, in the amount of $281.25; Gary W. Litman, in the amount of $5,000.00; Laurie Hall Esquire, in the amount of $2,322.50; Meyer & Erskine PA, in the amount of$956.25; Michelle I Cates Esquire, in the amount of$1,046.75; Richard M. Behr, in the amount of $472.50; Timothy Nicholas Thomes P., in the amount of $907.50; Victoria McFadyen, in the amount of$667.50. OTHER SERVICES CIRCUIT, Department of Veterans Affairs, in the amount of $7.00; Dennis D. Harbaugh Agency, in the amount of$60.00; State of Florida, in the amount of $1,345.01. Board officially approved the Board of County Commissioners' minutes from the Special Meeting of August 24, 1999; and Regular Meetings on September 8 & 9, 1999. COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment of David Combs to the Local Citizens Wastewater Task Force Advisory Board. * Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment of City Commissioner Carmen Turner to the Tourist Development Council, replacing City Commissioner Sally Lewis. - * Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's appointment of Jeanne Trubey to the Monroe County Library Advisory Board. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Board granted approval of the appointment of James (Jim) E. Malloch to serve on the Work and Gain Economic Self-sufficiency (WAGES) Board to fill in existing vacancy for Monroe County representation. Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Restrictive Covenant as required under a grant to the Pigeon Key Preservation Foundation, Inc. Board granted approval of the reappointments of Frank Courtney and Mark Szurek to the Health Council of South Florida to serve a two year term. Board granted approval to draft and advertise an Ordinance concerning the Small County Coalition which is directed specifically to the ongoing needs of small counties within the State of Florida. - Board granted approval for the Board of County Commissioners to schedule a closed door (out-of-the-sunshine) meeting pursuant to Section 286.011(8), F.S., with the County Administrator and legal counsel (Wayne Smith and William Friedlander to discuss pending litigation concerning Carter Enterprises/Keys Sanitary Service, Inc. V. Monroe County, Island -- 99/427 Disposal v. Monroe County and solicit the Board's advice concerning these litigations and to consider other possible County litigation related to solid waste, to be held at The Harvey Government Center at Historic Truman School on December 1, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. Board granted approval of expenses associated with the FEMA meeting in Washington, DC on September 10, 1999, from the representational fund in the amount of $294.05. Board granted approval to appoint Mr. Louis Schwartz to the Health and Human Services Board. COUNTY ATTORNEY Board granted approval and authorized execution of Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance by SouthTrust Bank (the Prior Agent) as paying agent and registrar, and US Bank Trust National Association as the successor agent. - Board adopted the following Resolution requesting that a Special Election be held on February 8, 2000, to elect members of the City Council of Marathon. RESOLUTION NO. 564-1999 See Res. Book No. 144 which is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Monroe County Airport Director Peter Horton addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams granting approval of Award of Bid to Gardens of Eden for landscaping services at the Key West International Airport, and approval for Gardens of Eden to commence work on an hourly basis, pending drafting and approval of a Contract. Motion carried unanimously. - Motion was made by Commissioner williams and seconded by Mayor Freeman to table the approval of a policy and application form for non-prOfit organizations requesting office space in County buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval for the acceptance of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator. Roll call vote was taken with the following ---- 99/428 results: commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Reich No Commissioner williams Yes Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. AIRPORT SERVICES Mr. Horton made a presentation to the Board concerning the new employee parking lot at the Key West International Airport. The Board took no official action. DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE ,.-. Solid Waste Director Clark Lake updated the Board on status of the cleanup as a result of Hurricane Irene. County Administrator James Roberts addressed the Board. Mr. Lake and County Attorney James T. Hendrick discussed with the Board policy alternatives regarding Specialty Hauler Permits and the existing exclusive roll-off service franchise granted under the Solid Waste Franchise Agreements. The following individuals addressed the Board: Mark Bingham, representing All Counties Recycling; John Albert, representing Waste Management, Inc.; Ted Carter, representing Keys sanitary Service, Inc. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner williams that the County initiate the provisions of paragraph 3a of the garbage franchise agreements and take action against any entity competing in the area of construction and development of roll-off services. During discussion, the second was withdrawn and the motion died for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent directing Staff to enter into discussions with the franchisees and specialty haulers to see if they can reach agreement for roll-off specialty haulers service. Roll call vote was unanimous. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Mr. Greg Garvey, Executive Director of the South Florida Resource Conservation & Development Council (SFRC&D), ~ Homestead, Florida, made a presentation to the Board of the Canal Cleaning Project update. The Board took no official action. -- 99/429 MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS Public Works Director Dent pierce addressed the Board concerning approval of a policy and application form for non- profit organizations requesting office space in County buildings. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent that the non-prOfit applicants must provide county wide service; must secure in-side match grant for the value of the space allocated; and that the rental agreement be for a period of one (1) year with two (2) possible one (1) year extensions at which time they will not be eligible to reapply for a period of a minimum of three (3) years. Roll call vote was taken with the following results: commissioner Harvey Yes Commissioner Neugent Yes Commissioner Reich No Commissioner williams Yes Mayor Freeman Yes Motion carried. -- MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT stephanie A. Walters, Administrator of the Monroe County Health Department addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of the annual Core Contract between Monroe County and the Florida Department of Health, Monroe County Health Department, for services provided in Monroe County. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Walters and Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board options to secure funds for construction of the Upper Keys Health Unit at the old Mariner's Hospital. Commissioner Reich was designated as the Board's liaison. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES The Board continued the approval to renew lease with Independent Mortgage and Finance Co., Inc. for office space. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ,- Mr. Roberts discussed with the Board the possibility of the reconsideration of a waiver request concerning the County's portion of storm clean-up as a result of Hurricane Georges and - Tropical storm Mitch. 99/430 The Board discussed approval of 'at large' appointments to the Tourist Development Council District Advisory Committees for the following Districts - District II, two vacancies; District III, one vacancy; and District V, two vacancies. Terms are for a period of three years: The Board proceeded to ballot on the vacancies on the basis of the most votes the individual(s) selected, with the following results: - District II (two vacancies) Ms. Linda Yorde Ms. Rosie Ladrie Mr. Irwin Wood Mr. Peter Pike Mr. Richard Herbert District III (one vacancy) Mr. Pino Moro Mr. Lee Rohe Ms. Mary Rice Mr. Dave Tavernier Ms. Betty Vail District V (two vacancies) Mr. Hunter Padgett Mr. George Parks Ms. Ann Nickerson H a r v e y N e u g e n t R e i c h x X X X X W i I I i a m s X X X X X F r e e m a n T o t a I X X X X 5 2 X X X X X X X X 3 X 1 3 1 X X 3 4 3 On the basis of the above ballot, the Board selected Ms. Rosie Ladrie and Mr. Richard Herbert for the Distric II Advisory Committee; Ms. Mary Rice for the District III Advisory Committee; and Mr. George Parks for the District V Advisory Committee. - Due to the tie of Mr. Padgett and Ms. Nickerson for the --- 99/431 District V position with three (3) votes each, the Board re- balloted with the following results: H N R W F T a e e i r 0 r u i I e t v g c I e a e e h i m I y n a a t m n s District V (two vacancies) Mr. Hunter Padgett X X 2 Mr. George Parks X 1 Ms. Ann Nickerson X X 2 The Clerk erroneously announced that Ms. Ann Nickerson was selected. - (Clerk's Note: This item has been re-scheduled to the December 8, 1999 Board of County Commissioner's Meeting at the Marathon Government Center.) COUNTY ATTORNEY commissioner williams excused herself from the meeting. Mr. Hendrick discussed status of the Old Courthouse Renovation and Addition Contract. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Mayor Freeman to retain the firm of Ferencik Libanoff Brandt and Bustamante, Attorneys at Law at the following billing rates: Partners time will be billed at $195 per hour, Associates time at $165 per hour, and paralegal time at $75 per hour, with fees billed on a monthly basis. Said letter addressed to Mr. James T. Hendrick, Esquire, dated November 2, 1999 is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner williams not present. commissioner williams returned to the meeting. Mr. Hendrick also discussed the restrooms at Higgs Beach in Key West. - Mayor Freeman announced that the first meeting for Friends of Higgs Beach is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the Key West Garden Club meeting room at Higgs Beach. Re...\Jis\cr. -- 99/432 MISCELLANEOUS John Wood, representing the Port Largo Homeowner's Association; Jim Boilini, representing the Monroe County Park's & Recreation Advisory Board, and Theresa Hendrix, YMCA Key Largo Director addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval to negotiate a 1-year agreement with the YMCA whereby the YMCA would schedule and program recreational activities at the Key Largo Community Park. Roll call vote was unanimous. Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After consideration the maker of the motion accepted the recommendation by the County Administrator that the above item be negotiated for a 1-year term with two (2) 1-year renewals at the option of the County. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -- The Board discussed approval of the Board of County Commissioners' monthly meeting dates for 2000. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich granting approval of the document of proposed BOCC dates for the third week of the month, except for the month of July to be held on the fourth week and the month of November to be held on the first week, and that all meetings in all areas begin at 10:00 A.M. on the first day and 9:00 A.M. on the second day. Said document is incorporated herein by reference. Roll call vote was unanimous. The Board discussed approval of the 2000 appointments of Commissioners to various boards, committees, liaison activities, etc. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent that Commissioner Neugent replace her on the Marine Sanctuary Advisory Committee. Motion ~ carried unanimously. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval of the proposed document of 2000 Appointments of Commissioners to various Duties, with the following changes: Appointment of Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Neugent, and Mayor Freeman to the Value Adjustment Board; and Mayor Freeman to sit on the Voter Canvassing Board (Chairperson has to sit on this Board). Said document is incorporated herein by reference. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS -, A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Monroe County Code, Chapter 13.5 by the - 99/433 addition of Key Largo Community Park to Sec. 13.5-5(a); amending Sec. 2(D), Providing the Park Hours; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. The Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board: John Wood. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 043-1999 See Ord. Book No. 53 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance authorizing a lump sum years of service award to certain eligible volunteer fire fighters whom each have provided at least ten (10) years of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County and whom each have reached the age of sixty; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe county Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. There was no public ~ input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 044-1999 See Ord. Book No. 53 which is incorporated herein by reference. A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance providing for definitions; Providing for an additional $25,000 Homestead Exemption from taxes levied by the Board of county Commissioners for persons who have legal or equitable title to real estate that is their permanent residence, have a household income that does not exceed $20,000 (as adjusted for inflation) and have attained the age of 65; Providing that taxpayers claiming the exemption must file annually with the Property Appraiser a sworn statement of household income; Directing the Clerk to deliver a copy of this Ordinance to the Property Appraiser before December 1, 1999; Providing for severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date. Owen Gibson addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. - ORDINANCE NO. 045-1999 See Ord. Book No. 53 which is incorporated herein by reference. ,- 99/434 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Roberts made a presentation to the Board of a process to adjust to the impacts of the incorporation of the City of Marathon. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich requesting the Constitutional Officers give hiring preferences to existing county employees. Motion carried unanimously. Jill Patterson addressed the Board. MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES commissioner williams excused herself from the meeting. Mr. pierce addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval and authorizing execution of a Renewal Lease between Monroe County and Independent Mortgage and Finance Co., Inc. for office space. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Williams not present. - commissioner williams returned to the meeting. SOUNDING BOARD Mr. Gene Flinn addressed the Board concerning the construction of a four (4) lane bridge at Jewfish Creek. John Hammerstrom and Eugene Shinkevich addressed the Board. The Board took no official action. MISCELLANEOUS Mark Szurek and Michael Cunningham, Primary Care Director addressed the Board concerning the Rural Health Network report, "Lifelines - Medi-Van, the First 30 Days". The Board took no official action. Commissioner Reich excused herself for the remainder of the meeting. The Board discussed and directed the County Administrator to send a letter to steve Gibbs expressing the Board's best wishes and wishing him a speedy recovery. - The Board discussed the agenda item concerning dividing the Sheriff's budget and directed the County Administrator to schedule a meeting in Key Largo in addition to the January, Key - 99/435 West meeting. The Board discussed the residents survey of tourism impacts. Comprehensive Planner Ann Murphy and Eugene Shinkevich, representing the Florida Keys citizens Coalition addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to accept and approve the letter and the resident survey and provide that no additional materials be included in the packet containing the resident survey. Harold Wheeler, Executive Director of the Tourist Development Council addressed the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous, with Commissioner Reich not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to split the cost of the survey between the Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council research funds. Motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Reich not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent directing staff to proceed on an expedited basis to obtain quotes for consulting services required ~ for the resident survey. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Reich not present. Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to send the resident survey of tourism impacts to every registered voter. Motion carried unanimously, with commissioner Reich not present. The Board directed that an item be placed on the next agenda concerning commission procedures for budgeting the $1.1 of TDC funding. The Board also directed the County Administrator to agenda Growth Management and Tourist Development Council items on the same Commission day. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County - Jka.L1 C. lb./)6~ Isabel C. Desantis ./ Deputy Clerk